1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 556 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1988 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1988 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Seven | Carlton |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 151 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |